Literary Concepts Quiz

What is an archetype?

• A unique character in a story

• A pattern of characteristics and behaviors common in protagonists

• A specific event in a story

• A type of symbolism

What does the plot of a story describe?

• The setting of the story

• The main character's thoughts

• A sequence of events and why they happen

• The moral of the story

What is symbolism?

• A type of character

• A sequence of events

• A figure of speech representing another thing

• A type of plot

What does the prefix "Eu" in "Utopia" mean in Greek?

• Bad

• Neutral

• Good

• Large

What does the prefix "Dys" in "Dystopia" mean in Greek?

• Good

• Bad

• Neutral

• Small

What does it mean to be patriotic?

• To be indifferent to one's country

• To express devotion and support for one's country

• To criticize one's country

• To ignore one's country

What does it mean to be obedient?

• To ignore orders

• To comply with orders or requests

• To question authority

• To lead others

What does "distraught" mean?

• Calm and relaxed

• Deeply upset and agitated

• Happy and content

• Confused and puzzled

What is a chant?

• A silent prayer

• A repeated rhythmic phrase

• A loud argument

• A quiet conversation

What does it mean to confide in someone?

• To ignore them

• To tell them a secret and trust them not to repeat it

• To argue with them

• To compliment them